February 2008

The Remarkable Life of Archie Cochrane MBE
Where: Old Gala House, Scott Crescent, Galashiels
When: Friday, February 29 2008 24:00 - 24:00
Archie Cochrane’s brilliant mind and indomitable drive led him to a remarkable life. Twenty years after his death, an exhibition tribute to one of Galashiels’ most illustrious sons.

Private Landlords Forum
Where: Old School Building, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells
When: Thursday, February 28 2008 19:00 - 21:00
The Housing Strategy Team are holding a Private Landlords Forum to discuss the new Local Housing Allowance which will replace the current Housing Benefit payments from 7 April. 

Intergenerational Roadshow
Where: Tweed Horizons, Newtown St Boswells
When: Monday, February 25 2008 09:30 - 13:05
Intergenerational practice aims to bring people from different generations together in purposeful, mutually beneficial activities which promote greater understanding and respect and contribute to building more cohesive communities.

Read all about it!
Where: Museum Room, Tweeddale Museum, High Street, Peebles
When: Tuesday, February 19 2008 10:30 - Friday, March 14 2008 16:00
The story of news in Scotland.

Great Expectations
Where: Tower Mill, Hawick, Hawick
When: Thursday, February 14 2008 19:30 - 21:30
Jo Clifford's beautiful adaptation uses Dickens' own words to create a classic work of modern British theatre. The production will feature a live soundscape from one of Scotland's finest young composers, Dave Fennessy, an outstanding cast and all the theatricality audiences have come to expect from the company that brought you Sunset Song and Further Than the Furthest Thing.

The Lighthouse Keeper
Where: Wynd Theatre, Melrose
When: Monday, February 11 2008 15:00 - 16:00
A tale of lights, ships, dreams and the power of the imagination.

The Lighthouse Keeper
Where: Tower Mill, Heart of Hawick, Hawick
When: Sunday, February 10 2008 15:00 - 16:00
A Tale of Lights, Ships, Dreams and the power of the Imagination.

Nature and Wildlife of the Scottish Borders    EVENING CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
Where: Harestanes, Ancrum
When: Friday, February 8 2008 24:00 - 24:00
A 10 week series of evening classes/workshops based at Harestanes, by Ancrum. Led by a Countryside Ranger. Each evening will include a practical session and a workshop or talk. Participants will learn about over 150 species including trees, animals, plants, and butterflies.

Chinese New Year
Where: Bank St, Galashiels
When: Saturday, February 2 2008 12:00 - 16:00
Celebrate the year of the RAT!